Buick has pulled the covers off of their latest concept SUV at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show. The Buick Envision is a hybrid SUV with a sleek design tailored specifically to Chinese drivers.
For some odd reason Buick is an extremely popular brand over in China. As such it only makes sense that they would design a sleek and slim SUV specifically for the Chinese market. The Buick Envision is powered by "a 2.0-liter direct-injection gasoline engine coupled to two electric motors and an eight-speed automatic gearbox." One of the coolest and most future-forward features of this car (besides its suicide doors) is its rear-roof solar panels created to help recharge the battery on-the-go.
Of course, like all good things you'll have to wait sometime for the Buick Envision to appear even as a physical concept. Still, with a body that good-looking, the wait should be well worth it.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Hybrid Suvs
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of hybrid SUVs that cater to specific market demands.
- Solar-powered Vehicles
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating solar panels into vehicles to enhance energy efficiency and reduce reliance on traditional fuel sources.
- Chinese Automotive Market
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing vehicles tailored to the unique preferences and needs of the Chinese automotive market.
Where This Applies
- Automotive
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry through the development of hybrid and solar-powered vehicles.
- Renewable Energy
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the renewable energy industry by integrating solar panels into different applications, such as vehicles.
- Market Research
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in market research to understand and cater to the specific preferences and demands of different automotive markets, such as China.
